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2026 Small Gym September

Small Gym September: Meet Thunder Elite

Small Gym September: Meet Thunder Elite

Learn more about Thunder Elite from Bryan, TX! Thunder Elite is proud to have brought home its first-ever D2 Summit win this past season!

Sep 17, 2026 by Amber Salas
Small Gym September: Meet Thunder Elite

FloCheer is highlighting the small gyms and programs that help elevate All Star cheer and build champion athletes on and off the mat for Small Gym September. This week, we’re sharing the story of Thunder Elite, a program that just won their first-ever D2 Summit title!

Quick Hits with Thunder Elite:

  • Location: Bryan, TX 
  • First Year: 2007
  • Number of Teams This Season: 7 elite teams, 2 prep teams, and a novice team
  • Website - Click here for more

The Story of Thunder Elite: 

Thunder Elite is a small program that is located in Bryan, Texas. Our mission is to promote and teach cheerleading, gymnastics and dance, developing athletes to their highest potential in a positive environment for safe skill progression and solid technique. We offer a variety of competitive cheer teams, gymnastics teams, recreation classes, as well as many extra activities!! It’s fascinating to watch our owner, Nicole, still show her love for coaching! She always continues to be there as our program continues to grow! 

- Sophia Baca, athlete and coach at Thunder Elite

Fun Facts about Thunder Elite: 

A fun fact about Thunder Elite is that we just won our first-ever D2 Summit title this season! Cyclones brought home the win in the L4.2 Senior Small D2 division! 


Special Wins & Accomplishments:

  • 2026 D2 Summit Champions - Cyclones
  • CHEERSPORT National Champions
  • NCA All-Star National Champions
  • Varsity Cheer League Champions 
  • Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalists at The Youth Summit 

What Makes The Program Special:

It's really special how our whole program encourages & supports one another like one big family. We push through the difficult times together and are always there for our teammates when they need extra help or encouragement. 



Where You Can Find Thunder Elite This Season: 

  • Spirit Celebration Christmas Grand Nationals
  • Encore Grand Nationals
  • ACA Grand Nationals
  • JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals
  • CHEERSPORT Nationals
  • NCA All-Star
  • The D2 Summit 

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